The product of a literature review by scholars in the field, this report is intended for researchers, those funding research, and those whose task is to coordinate organizations. A large number of research needs in the area of interagency coordination were identified, including research on the impacts of social philosophies and administrative…

The paper describes a demonstrative project designed to help 52 mentally retarded or otherwise developmentally disabled adults obtain and maintain competitive employment. The trainees were first evaluated in a situational assessment covering seven areas: (1) attendance and stamina, (2) independence, (3) productivity, (4) learning style, (5) work…

Maryland's Perryville High School Positive Disciplinary Project involves both actively disruptive students referred by the administration and students who have demonstrated the potential to be disruptive who are referred by teachers, guidance counselors, or parents. In either instance, the student becomes a part of the program for the entire…

This study sought to determine how video-taping and micro-teaching as a strategy for training student teachers affects the conduct of an English lesson prepared for bilingual students. An extensive review of the literature presents research findings on general concerns in teacher training, video-taping and micro-teaching as a strategy of teacher…

The Teacher Induction Experience, initiated by the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 1974, is a planned sequence of practical experiences directed by a team of professionals who assist and support the first-year teacher in becoming an effective, competent member of the profession. The program addresses the need to prepare quality career…

The Neglected and Delinquent Pupils Project provided pre-vocational, vocational and life skills training to 450 students in grades 9-12 who resided in two group homes or a correctional facility for the neglected or delinquent. The curriculum methodology and organization were determined by each institution based on the needs of the students,…

This paper criticizes federal involvement in education in recent decades and asserts that control of education must be returned to the localities and parents. The document cites damaging effects of centralized education policy in Washington, D.C., noting a decline in academic standards and federal regulations that are ill-suited to local…

Synthesizes the results of current follow-up studies on the efficacy of preschool programs, and lays down the basis for a major reorientation in the design of intervention programs and in the training of personnel. (CS)

This study focuses on the secondary counselor perspective for students using alternative credit programs, e.g., independent study, evening classes, and summer school, to complement the high school educational experience. Three hundred high school counselors throughout the United States participated in this research that examined "which"…

Examined were the effects of integratinq 14 trainable mentally retarded students (3-8 years old) into regular preschool programs. Nine questionnaires measuring attitudes and behavior were completed by teaching staff and parents, and anecdotal records were reviewed. Teachers showed a positive gain in attitude toward integration, where a control…

A longitudinal followup study of 88 deaf children (6-to 16-years-old) who were former students in an oral preschool program was conducted to compare the characteristics of those who went on to regular education and those in special education classes. (LS)

Failure to account for the cost and depreciation of capital leads to suboptimal investments in education, specifically to excessively capital intensive instructional technologies. This type of error, which is particularly serious when planning for developing countries, can be easily avoided. (Author)

A preliminary summary and analysis of the responses obtained from a cross-national research study, involving eight countries, on the problem of child abuse/neglect. (CS)

This collection of essays examines the role of marketing in the recruitment and retention of community college students. First, Philip Kotler and Leslie A. Goldgehn define the marketing process and assess its potential benefits. Richard C. Richardson, Jr., and Donald S. Doucette question the effectiveness of marketing in the community college.…